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15 Best Canoes & Kayaks On Oahu

Oahu’s best days out.

The 15 most popular canoes & kayaks, with prices, run times and the boat or operator behind each one. The trips worth a morning on the water or a day around the island, and what each one actually gets you.

15 Best Canoes & Kayaks On Oahu

Kailua Bay, Oahu: Epic Kayak and Snorkel to Islands - Guided vs self-guided: pick your comfort level
Canoes & Kayaks, Kayak Tours, Oahu, Snorkeling Tours, Tour Reviews

Kailua Bay, Oahu: Epic Kayak and Snorkel to Islands

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1.Kailua Bay, Oahu: Epic Kayak and Snorkel to Islands

Paddle Kailua Bay, snorkel near Lanikai sea turtles, visit Mokulua bird sanctuaries, and enjoy included deli lunch.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“It is an amazing experience. Recommend for anyone who wants to do some fun exercises. Both me and my husband are new to Kayak and it’s quick to pick it up. The whole team is so nice. Alex is our guide, he is very helpful and thoughtful. Explains everything, helps us while we are getting…”

1,311 reviews5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $114.58by Kailua Beach Adventures

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Kailua 2-Hour Guided Kayaking Excursion, Oahu - Flat Island / Popoia Island Stop: The Fun Pause, the Wildlife Angle, and the Wind Factor
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Kailua 2-Hour Guided Kayaking Excursion, Oahu

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2.Kailua 2-Hour Guided Kayaking Excursion, Oahu

Guided kayaking in Kailua Bay on Oahu with lunch and gear included, plus time after for snorkeling, boogie boards, and bikes.

★ 5.0

“Our guide, Bear, was really friendly and knowledgeable and we had a great, relaxing time. They also let you rent bikes and snorkeling gear for free after your tour - definitely recommend taking advantage if you do the shorter tour. Mahalo!”

442 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $199.94by Kailua Beach Adventures

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Kailua Twin Islands Guided Kayak Tour, Oahu - The Paddle Out to Mokulua: Work Up the Right Kind of Appetite
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Kailua Twin Islands Guided Kayak Tour, Oahu

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3.Kailua Twin Islands Guided Kayak Tour, Oahu

Guided kayak to Oahu’s Twin Islands with snorkeling, tide pools, Queen’s Bath, and lunch. Small group, hotel pickup, gear included.

★ 5.0

“Had a great day with the guide (Will). This was a perfect trip for me and my wife. We were wiped out afterwards but it was worth it.”

379 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $275.12by Kailua Beach Adventures

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Self-Guided Kayaking Discovery in Kailua, Oahu - Price and what you actually get for $110.17
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Self-Guided Kayaking Discovery in Kailua, Oahu

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4.Self-Guided Kayaking Discovery in Kailua, Oahu

Self-guided Kailua kayak adventure with snorkel gear, landing permits, and bikes. Explore Lanikai and the Mokulua Islands at your pace.

★ 5.0

“Trekking the kayak 1/2 mile from pkg lot to bike path thru river then sand not fun. Literally double price by using Viator vs going to kayak shop directly. Felt very ripped off ( $212 for 2 ppl vs $90 since we brought our own snorkel equipment but website doesn’t give option to decline using…”

249 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $110.17by Kailua Beach Adventures

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Haleiwa River Paddle Board Rental with Blue Planet Adventure Co. - SUP vs Single Kayak: Choose the Comfort Level That Fits You
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Haleiwa River Paddle Board Rental with Blue Planet Adventure Co.

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5.Haleiwa River Paddle Board Rental with Blue Planet Adventure Co.

Rent a SUP or single kayak on Haleiwa’s Anahulu River for 2 hours. Private launch, turtles, hot showers, and flexible pacing for $39.99.

★ 5.0

“What a great find this was! We love eating and shopping our way through the North Shore but have never paddleboarded there. Found this while looking for a fun new adventure and so glad we did it! Our teens went out for a little less than 2 hours, paddled upstream and down to the mouth…”

215 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $39.99by Blue Planet Adventure Company

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Family, Private & Group Standup Paddle Lessons in Waikiki - Pickup and check-in at Ohana Surf Center
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Family, Private & Group Standup Paddle Lessons in Waikiki

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Lunar Legends Night Stand up Paddle Kayak Water Experience - Your water conditions: calm lagoon paddling, not ocean adventure
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Lunar Legends Night Stand up Paddle Kayak Water Experience

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Polynesian Canoe Sunset Sail - What You’ll Experience Onboard: Music, Chants, and Participation
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Polynesian Canoe Sunset Sail

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8.Polynesian Canoe Sunset Sail

Sail on Oahu’s traditional Kamoauli canoe at sunset with small-group Hawaiian chants, ukulele, light dinner, and hands-on culture.

★ 5.0

“Mahalo!! Absolutely adorable tour!! So aloha! I'm so happy Ive made it! Super interesting stories and learning about Hawaiian traditions , food and music! Aloha!”

126 reviews2 hours (approx.)by Kamoauli

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Outrigger Canoe Surfing - Getting There: Waikiki Beach Services at the Royal Hawaiian
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Outrigger Canoe Surfing

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9.Outrigger Canoe Surfing

Paddle an outrigger canoe off Waikiki for at least two waves with a licensed captain, plus Hawaiian royal-family stories. Private group.

★ 4.5

“This was a highlight when I did this in high school. I was able to share this experience many years later with my wife and kids. It was just as I remembered it. My entire family enjoyed it!”

122 reviews20 minutes (approx.)From $51.54by Waikiki Beach Services

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Kahana Bay River to Ocean: Kayak and Stand Up Paddle Board Rental - Finding the dock off Kamehameha Hwy without wasting time
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Kahana Bay River to Ocean: Kayak and Stand Up Paddle Board Rental

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10.Kahana Bay River to Ocean: Kayak and Stand Up Paddle Board Rental

Rent a kayak or SUP on Oahu’s Kahana River and paddle to the bay for 3 hours of calm water, life jackets included.

★ 5.0

“Calm water, easy to maneuver, beautiful scenery and option to kayak in the bay in the ocean. There is a swing and rope swing along the way if you want to stop and have a little fun:) We also beached our kayak and enjoyed waking along the secluded beach on the bay. Very nice family…”

112 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $79.00by Kahana Adventures

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Kayak, Snorkel, and Surf with Turtles in Honolulu - Kayak or stand-up paddleboard: getting to the reef and turtles fast
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Kayak, Snorkel, and Surf with Turtles in Honolulu

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11.Kayak, Snorkel, and Surf with Turtles in Honolulu

Kayak, snorkel, and surf in Honolulu with a local guide. Small group, gear and snacks included, plus plenty of turtle spotting.

★ 5.0

“I took the tour by myself and it was so nice! I really enjoy everything. The staff was really nice and patience with the surf and the snorkeling. After this experience I really want to do more surf!”

95 reviewsFrom $200.00by Adventures in Paradise Oahu

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Clear Bottom Kayak - Guaranteed to see Turtles! - How the Clear-Bottom Kayak Changes Turtle-Spotting
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Clear Bottom Kayak – Guaranteed to see Turtles!

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12.Clear Bottom Kayak – Guaranteed to see Turtles!

Clear-bottom kayak on Oahu North Shore from Haleiwa: see turtles through the hull, snorkel, explore reefs and caves in a small group.

★ 4.5

“We had the best time on our clear bottom kayak tour! James was an absolutely wonderful guide. He was so patient with all of us and very knowledgeable about the area. We saw so many turtles and got some really amazing photos! The gorgeous sunset was a great bonus too. I would most definitely recommend…”

70 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $172.77by Sea and Board Sports Hawaii

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GLOW Stand Up Paddle at Twilight - Key points before you go
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GLOW Stand Up Paddle at Twilight

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13.GLOW Stand Up Paddle at Twilight

GLOW SUP at twilight on Oahu’s North Shore: calm paddleboarding, halo lights under your board, turtles, fish, and possible stargazing.

★ 5.0

“It was so relaxing! Our guides Kayley and Megan couldn’t have been more enjoyable. I was a little hesitant about the excursion but my teenagers wanted to do it and I loved it”

62 reviews2 hours (approx.)by Rainbow Watersports Adventures

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Stand Up Paddle Nature and Turtle tour-Guaranteed to see turtles - Where the tour starts in Haleiwa (and why it can feel confusing)
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Stand Up Paddle Nature and Turtle tour-Guaranteed to see turtles

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14.Stand Up Paddle Nature and Turtle tour-Guaranteed to see turtles

Paddle Oahu’s North Shore Anahulu Stream for 1.5 hours, learn fast, and spot turtles with a guarantee.

★ 5.0

“Paddleboarding this little river was so much fun! We saw a couple of turtles, one swam right past us and another was asleep on the bank. Our guides were awesome and the tour group was small, just the two of us and a family of four. Highly recommend!”

56 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $172.77by Sea and Board Sports Hawaii

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Group Stand Up Paddle Lesson and Tour - Certified Lifeguards And Real Safety Comfort
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Group Stand Up Paddle Lesson and Tour

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15.Group Stand Up Paddle Lesson and Tour

A small-group SUP lesson on Oahu’s North Shore. Paddle Haleiwa Bay and the Anahulu stream, with sea turtles and local nature facts.

★ 5.0

“Great experience! We signed up with my wife for a paddle initiation lesson. Our instructor Kate was AMAZING. We had a lot of fun. She made it very easy for us and taught us very well. We even saw some turtles!”

42 reviews2 hours (approx.)by Rainbow Watersports Adventures

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